A flag was raised in East Renfrewshire today to mark Merchant Navy Day.
The Red Ensign flag was raised at a special event in Giffnock, held by Provost Mary Montague.
Members of the local community, along with elected members were present at the celebration.
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Provost Mary Montague said: “I’m delighted to be here today to support this important event and raise the Red Ensign flag on behalf of everyone in East Renfrewshire.
"Flying the Red Ensign gives us the opportunity to honour and remember the sacrifices of the, often forgotten and invisible, but very hard-working, Merchant Navy seafarers who keep the UK’s imports and exports moving.
“A flag raising ceremony to mark Merchant Navy Day is usually an annual event held by the Council but COVID-19 restrictions over the past two years meant our usual plans were not able to go ahead, so I’m pleased we are able to mark Merchant Navy Day as normal this year."
Merchant Navy Day, observed tomorrow, marks the beginning of the Second World War and commemorates Merchant Navy officers and their sacrifices.
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